“Pray for us,” says Bible Society leader in war–torn Aleppo
“Pray for us,” says George Andrea, head of the Bible Society in Syria, based in Aleppo.
George explains how every day is a gift from God. He speaks of the destruction, death and horror of living in Aleppo where missile attacks are relentless, killing and injuring indiscriminately.
“People in Aleppo are living without water and electricity. They have nowhere to escape. And there is nowhere safe to shelter. Bombs and missiles are falling, causing huge damage throughout the city.”
George could run, get out of Aleppo and find refuge somewhere safer. But he has stayed. He has stayed because in this time of devastation he knows that Jesus brings the only hope for the broken ones. People are desperate for God’s Word, and since the war reached the city of Aleppo 4 years ago, 30–40 tons of Bibles and Christian books have been brought into Syria each year. God has not been silenced.
“Life is hard. It’s dangerous. And we are totally dependent on God. He is the only solution. At the same time we have realised that we must not lose our respect and love for man. God’s love for man made Him send Jesus to die on the Cross for each one of us. If man is so important to God he must also be important to us. Yes, this is what we have learnt through this conflict and we are crying out to God on behalf of each person in our country. Each one is precious in His sight!
Please continue to pray. It’s the most important thing you can do for us.”
Read the full heart–wrenching account from George Andrea here.